Troubleshooting a 1200 Second Per Day Loss

Today we are going to troubleshoot a Waltham grade 625 that loses an incredible 1200 seconds per day.
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[bolgerguide]

Alex just "sprung" some advanced stuff on us.

[phillipmaciver]

For a kinetic learner as opposed to a theory learner, your explanations and videos are you so much!.

[mercuriall]

Fantastic video, thank you, Alex!

Thus far on YouTube I’ve never before seen any insight beyond hairspring too long = slow rate, hairspring too short = fast rate and occasionally the suggestion to repin the hairspring to the stud to shorten it and increase the rate, usually with no reference to terminal curves in flat springs, let along how to deal with watches with a Breguet overcoil.

Even the books commonly recommended have little or nothing to say beyond the above.

It wasn’t until I got my hands on a copy of Jendritzki’s great book, “Watch Adjustment” that I could learn about this properly.

Once aware of these subtleties, it opened up a whole area of knowledge pertaining to inner curves as the spring leaves the collet, overcoils, terminal curves and all the fine adjustments they make possible.

This video is an awesome introduction, the tip of the iceberg in terms of the techniques of a fine reguleur from days gone by.

It is disappointing how many practicing ‘professional’ watchmakers these days are unaware of this stuff at least where I live.

[steinskotmyr]

One thing is reading about such topics in a book, however seeing you do it with such a super explanation is a thousand times better.

[ETERNATICK]

The most exquisite thing is that generation after generation, your knowledge's pulse beats nonstop on YouTube! God bless you, Alex!

[bobwas]

Another Excellent tutorial!! I am so glad that I found this channel and am a patreon. I have learned so much from your watch repair course. The knowledge and skills I am learning are priceless
and well worth the membership. Thank You

[JDRichard]

Alex. As you’re probably aware this is an exceptional video. Thank you very much.

[MexicoBeachFloridaLiving]

In awe of this video. Thank you, Alex for another excellent lesson.

[joeldowty]

No wasted time on your vids Alex, just useful information. Completely helpful, thanks as always

[Mars-zgblbl]

Nice new intro!! And great timing on your post for someone like me who’s just starting to learn about curves and overcoils. Could chipped pallet jewels also slow the rate much?

[ChipsPlace]

Bro,
Holy smokes you are fantastic. I love detail. I really enjoy seeing your knowledge at work. Going to catch the next video.

[bunnspecial]

This video is very good. I was going to ask about the hairspring chart, but it was in the description. It is great that you have all the tools that you use listed.

[MichaelHeinrich]

Watchmakers secrets, brought to you by Alex. This is so interresting, even for non watchmakers. Love your content and the way you present it. Thank you.

[der_photonist]

just great great information about adjusting a watch. Soooo good that i found your channel.

[amandagelien]

Very enlightening I have replaced wrong hairsprings but did not how to find the error Thanks Alex. The advanced course looks like a bargain !😃

[sandorfulop]

An interesting video again with full of information in it. Excellent knowledge transfer. I really appreciate what you are doing Sir!

[Jedimaster]

Fascinating! Thanks for the education.

[WatchRestorationCottage]

Great video Alex. This video will come in handy on a watch I'm currently working on. Thanks!

[johnhannon]

Thanks Alex! I learned a lot from this video.

[brunotulliani]

Absolutely amazing video. Thank-you very much and this video answers many of my questions.